September 18, 2023 at 6:30 PM - Regular Board Meeting
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1. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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The September 18, 2023 regular meeting of the Menahga Public School board called to order by Chair Haverinen at with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Board members present: Andrea Haverinen, Julia Kicker, Katie Howard, Helen Lehto, Cherie Peterson and David Treinen. Others present: ES Principal Lisa Parrish, HS Principal Michelle Koch and Superintendent Jay Kjos. |
2. ADOPTING THE AGENDA
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Motion by to adopt the agenda as amended/presented
Seconded by vote |
3. STUDENT/STAFF SHARE
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3.1. Student/Staff Share
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4. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION, VISITORS, COMMUNICATION
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4.1. Public Participation, Visitors
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4.2. Communications
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5. REQUEST TO REMOVE TOPIC(S) FROM CONSENT AGENDA
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If needed:
Motion by to remove the following from the consent agenda: Seconded by vote |
6. CONSENT AGENDA
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Motion by to approve the following consent items:
1. August 21, 2023 Negotiation meeting minutes; August 21, 2023 Regular board meeting minutes; August 24, 2023 Negotiation meeting minutes; August 29, 2023 Special board meeting minutes; August 30, 2023 Negotiation meeting minutes; 2. Activity fund and monthly claims in the amount of $ 674,582.76; 3. Notice of Long-Term Substitute Assignment for Brad Goehrig, per EMM Master Agreement, for the period beginning September 5, 2023 and ending no later than October 18, 2023;
4. Work Assignment for Mary Weaver, Communications Coordinator, per Communications Coordinator Handbook; 5.Work assignment for Susan Tolkkinen, paraprofessional, per EMM Paraprofessional Master Agreement, beginning September 5, 2023; 6. Work assignment for Alaina Heinonen, paraprofessional, per EMM Paraprofessional Master Agreement, beginning August 29, 2023; 7. Work assignment for Jennifer Sandberg, paraprofessional, per EMM Paraprofessional Master Agreement, beginning August 29, 2023; 8. Teacher Contract with Erika Jensen, High School Special Ed Teacher, BA Step 1, 1.0 FTE per EMM Master Agreement, beginning with the 2023-2024 school year; 9. Teacher Contract with Laura Takkunen, Junior High English Teacher, MA Step 3, 1.0 FTE per EMM Master Agreement, beginning with the 2023-2024 school year; 10. Teacher Contract with Jamie Etzler, Preschool Teacher, BA Step 3, .84 FTE per EMM Master Agreement, beginning with the 2023-2024 school year; 11. Work assignment for Denise Schwartz, part-time paraprofessional, per EMM Paraprofessional Master Agreement, beginning September 7, 2023 12. Teacher Contract with Bruce Bolton,Teacher, MA+20 Step 15, .2 FTE per EMM Master Agreement, beginning with the 2023-2024 school year; 13. CLC College in the Schools/ Concurrent Enrollment Agreement; Seconded by vote
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7. REPORTS
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7.1. Principals, AD, Superintendent
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7.2. Delegates/Liaisons/Committees
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Board Delegates and Liaisons for 2023
Crisis Management: David Treinen Freshwater Ed Dist: Katie Howard
MSHSL: David Treinen MSBA: Andrea Haverinen Sourcewell: Julia Kicker Wadena County Collaborative: Helen Lehto Community Education Rep: Cherie Peterson WBWF: Katie Howard and Cherie Peterson Pairing and Sharing: Andrea Haverinen and Julia Kicker Building Advisory: Helen Lehto and David Treinen Negotiations: Licensed: Julia Kicker and Cherie Peterson Paraprofessionals: Katie Howard and Helen Lehto Principals: Andrea Haverinen and David Treinen |
8. OTHER PERSONNEL
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8.1. RESIGNATION
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Motion by to accept the letter of resignation from Jenna Pinoniemi, Paraprofessional, effective August 21, 2023. We thank Jenna for her dedicated service to the students of our school.
Seconded by vote |
8.2. LANE CHANGES
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Motion by to approve the lane change request, as follows:
April Hodge, BA to BA+20 Seconded by vote |
9. EIDE BAILLY AUDIT PRESENTATION FY2023
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Motion by to approve the draft of the audited financial statements and single audit, contingent upon no significant changes to the document.
Seconded by vote |
10. SET TRUTH AND TAXATION HEARING
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Chair Haverinen set the following for the Truth and Taxation Hearing: (Time not before 6:00 p.m. This can be part of the regular board meeting.)
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11. PROPOSED 2023 PAYABLE 2024 LEVY CERTIFICATION
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Motion by to hereby certify the Proposed 2023 Payable 2024 tax levy at the________________, with it being understood that the final levy certification and current year budget review will occur during the regular December board meeting.
Seconded by vote
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12. POLICY
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12.1. Policy 514 Bullying Prohibition Policy
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Motion by
Seconded by vote
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12.2. Policy 516.5 Overdose Medication
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Motion by
Seconded by vote
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12.3. Policy 524 Internet Acceptable Use and Safety Policy
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Motion by
Seconded by vote
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12.4. Policy 532 Use of Peace Officers and Crisis Teams
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Motion by
Seconded by vote
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12.5. Policy 534 School Meals Policy
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Motion by
Seconded by vote
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13. ADJOURN
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Motion by to adjourn the September 18, 2023 regular meeting of the Menahga Public School board at
Seconded by vote |
14. Upcoming Meetings
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October 16, 2023, 6:30 p.m., HS Media Center, Regular Board Meeting
November 20, 2023, 6:30 p.m., HS Media Center, Regular Board Meeting December 18, 2023 begin at 6:00 (allowing for Truth in Taxation hearing) 6:30 p.m., HS Media Center, Regular Board Meeting |